Lava Smart 4 vs TCL K70 SE
The Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50; launch prices were $69 and $55. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Smart 4 leads — 20/100 vs 18/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Smart 4 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 5 MP; the TCL K70 SE is faster in AnTuTu (184,328 vs 153,667); the TCL K70 SE is noticeably lighter (150g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4
TCL K70 SE
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 8MP vs 5MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 184328 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Multi: 889 vs 846
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 150g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $55 vs $69
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 vs the TCL K70 SE, the Lava Smart 4 scores 2 points higher (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Smart 4 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Lava Smart 4 — 36/100, TCL K70 SE — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 SE and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Smart 4 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $69 | $55 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 SE leads Lava Smart 4 by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $14. TCL K70 SE was $14 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 SE and the Lava Smart 4 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Smart 4 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 or the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Smart 4 edges out the TCL K70 SE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 and the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Smart 4 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 over the TCL K70 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Smart 4 (43/100 vs 12/100).